Associate Vice President, Faculty Relations

1 month ago


Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University (Academic) Full time
Associate Vice President, Faculty Relations

Mount Royal University (Academic) – Calgary, Alberta

Permanent

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history. Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation, the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. We strongly encourage members of the designated groups to apply and self-identify.

About the Academic Affairs Office

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of program offerings, support for teaching excellence, support of academic research, and for academic planning, enrolment, budget, faculty relations, and a range of student supports.

About the Role

MRU is seeking a seasoned and strategic leader for the position of Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations (AVP-FR). Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, this critical role shapes MRU’s faculty relations landscape and fosters a fair, inclusive, and effective work environment for approximately 900 academic staff. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

Guided by the principles of fairness, inclusivity, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, the AVP-FR plays a central role in developing and implementing labour strategies while balancing the needs of individual academic staff members and the university’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Program Leadership and Reporting

  • Participate in the planning, development and implementation of programs, policies and services to support academic staff.
  • Collaborate with the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Human Resources, Deans and other offices to provide strategic leadership and guidance on faculty career progression.
  • Ensure reporting compliance under the MRFA collective agreement.

Labour Relations Leadership

  • Provide strategic advice on the academic staff terms and conditions.
  • Represent MRU on the board’s bargaining team for the faculty collective agreement.
  • Establish and maintain effective communications with the MRFA.

Policy Interpretation and Advising

  • Interpret the collective agreement and university policies, providing expert advice to Deans and senior leadership.
  • Proactively identify and resolve faculty-related issues.

Other Duties

  • Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Terminal degree in the applicant's academic field of expertise, labour law or labour relations, combined with experience in the post-secondary labour environment.
  • 7–10 years of progressive labour relations experience.

Core Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage conflict and de-escalate contentious matters.
Application Process

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV. This position will remain open until filled.

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